ECOS1075 Methods in evolutionary genetics (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The course will introduce students to the use of genetic data in research in ecology and evolutionary biology using computer programs for studying population genetic (genomic) structure and diversity, phylogenetic analyses, and comparative transcriptomics. The course includes lectures; demonstrations and computer-based practical exercises for genetic data analysis; as well as independent and group interpretation tasks.
Completion methods
Course Participation (obligatory), Learning Diary, Independent and group tasks; In-class projects and reports.
Assessment details
Learning Diary, In-class projects and reports.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- is able to apply analysis methods to genetic data
- understands the basis of the used methods and their relevance to research in ecology and evolutionary biology
- is able to critically interpret results
- is able to apply analysis methods to genetic data
- understands the basis of the used methods and their relevance to research in ecology and evolutionary biology
- is able to critically interpret results
Description of prerequisites
BENA2008 Bioinformatics; BENA2024 Population Genetics or equivalent
Study materials
Research articles; Background texts available in Optima
Completion methods
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